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Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Green-tea Panna cotta ;

it feels like its been forever since my latest blog entry,
ive been so caught up with friends, movies &  work, i guess i either got too tried or lazy to write a blog entry. (im sure you've all gone through a point like that, one time or another.)
Anyway! im glad to be back with a delicious new recipe; Green-tea Panna cotta !
it took me about 2 tries to get it right, the first batch came out too watery / creamy, when it was suppose to have a similar consistency to mousse or like flan .. ? i realized my mistake on that was the lack of gelatin. i was reading a basic recipe for "pannacotta" online, and it said to add 1 1/2 tbs of gelatin, but when it didnt "gel" i looked at my package of gelatin & i guess it just needed more.
On my box package it said 1 packet of gelatin for 1 cup of liquid. *facepalm*. i should of read the box first. 
My mistake; it happens !
Anyway, although i didnt add 1 whole package to the cream, (because i wasnt looking for a Jell-o consistency); i added half for each cup, and it came out wonderfully, so just remember to READ the PACKAGE first before using! haha.


Now before i post the pictures, i want to say... 
i LOVELOVELOVE anything thats GREEN TEA FLAVORED !
whether its just plain tea itself, ice cream, mochi, cakes, cookies, whip cream, custard, green-tea infused drinks; such as boba/tapioca drinks.
(i always get the Passion-fruit Green-tea's in tea stores) yum yum!
i recommend heading over to your nearest asian store RIGHT NOW and buy green tea mochi icecream !
Actually, ive seen them selling these in local American markets as well, theyre getting very popular~
so give that a try the next time youre in the freezer section of your nearest grocery store!
they come in a variety of flavors; vanilla, chocolate (yummy), strawberry, & green-tea (my favorite).


Is anyone else a die-hard fan of certain flavors?
Chocolate-addicts perharps?


Honey Vanilla Panna cotta w/ Green-tea Topping
Recipe ;
Pannacotta
- 3 cups whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup Honey
- unflavored gelatin
Topping
- 1/4 cup honey or sugar
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 2 tbs green tea powder
- whip cream (optional)
- raspberries (optional)
For the Pannacotta portion; 
Combine the cream, vanilla, salt, & honey in a
large pan, heat on low heat until warm, then
add gelatin (according to box instructions, i used
1/2 a serving package, others might require a few tbs).
Mix thoroughly until gelatin is completely dissolved. 
pour into individual serving cups or bowl & refrigerate,
until "gelled".
For the Topping ;
In a mixing bowl, combine first 3 ingredients &
whip until fluffy. (the end result should be slightly
bitter from the tea, yet sweet from the cream & honey.)
Add a large spoonful of topping onto each serving cup,
add a dollop of whip cream, & top off with a raspberry.
ENJOY !
A Perfect Single Serving
isnt it pretty?

30 comments:

  1. My sweet Steph this panacotta is so yummyyyy! Your photo is also marvellous!!! Wowwww!!! I'll try to make it tomorrow cause I liked it very much!!!

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  2. Looks beautiful and vibrant! I would like to try some green tea panna cotta too!

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  3. Beautiful green...interesting recipe!

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  4. I just love a good panna cotta, and what a beautiful color yours is! Well done :), Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters

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  5. Me too! I love anything that's green-tea flavoured! This I must make! Soon~ I love the green and white contract you created :)

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  6. Beautiful Colour..the first picture is so amazing...I too love green tea flavour.

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  7. It's not pretty..it's down right BEAUTIFUL! What a fabulous recipe and photos that all remind me of spring! As far as flavors I love...well there are many but almond, vanilla, pistachio all come to mind! :) XO

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  8. wow....what an interesting recipe dear ! very innovative !

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  9. Wow!!! that dessert seems like art, the photoes... and the taste!!
    Thank u about this amazing creat!!
    kisses from Greece, Eva!

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  10. I love that color- what a fun idea!

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  11. Wow... what a beautiful and tasty treat that is!
    Can't get over that beautiful green color..

    US Masala

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  12. The green color is simply stunning Stephanie! If the taste was half as good then your pannacotta was a hit!

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  13. Thanks for stopping by and your wonderful comments dear !

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  14. WOW! Great color! They look delicious!

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  15. Looks so colorful and refreshing, Stephanie! I have an uncontrollable weakness for creamy desserts;can't wait to try it!Enjoy your day!!

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  16. As always this is GORGEOUS! I love green tea ice cream and I know I would LOVE this. Looks delicious and beautiful :-)

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  17. wow!! love the deep green color...so beautiful to look at.. i cannot take my eyes off from the pic..only if i could have this after lunch.. sigh

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  18. This looks so pretty! I love the bright green colour :D).

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  19. Sometimes I feel the same, and i feel lazy to write. Love panacotta, the recipe is wonderful and the colors are amazing

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  20. I haven't known what to do with my matcha green tea. I'm getting some ideas...

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  21. I also enjoy everything green tea. THat Honey Vanilla Panna cotta w/ Green-tea Topping looks so pretty. :-)

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  22. i like greet tea sweet treats but green tea panna-cotta, brilliant idea. Love it.
    thanks for sharing

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  23. hey dear... I would love to share some awards with u...plz visit my space n collect it :-)

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  24. Great color! This recipe looks amazing!

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  25. panacotta is looking absolutely fantastic, smitten by its green color with white topping
    marvellous

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  26. I love green tea flavoured things too! I went to China and bought a packet of green tea ice cream flavoured Oreo cookies and they were amazing :) I've never made panacotta before, I've always thought it too hard. But well done you, it looks really yummy! :)

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  27. The color in this is just beautiful....you are an amazing cook,and your photos make me hungry =)

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